United States Archives - Page 7 of 7 - Renew Economy

Flurry of US coal power plant shutdowns expected by 2016
New US EPA standards mean that 90% of the power plants expected to shut down by 2020 will actually be shut down by 2016.
Bobby Magill

Feb 20, 2014

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White roofs could offset summer warming by 2100
White roofs can help residents coping with rising temperatures. New York has mandated them, will others follow?
Brian Kahn

Feb 12, 2014

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Climate change could double likelihood of super El Ninos
Climate change could increase the number of El Niños, and particularly strong “super” El Niños could occur twice as frequently in a warming world.
Brian Kahn

Jan 20, 2014

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Time for a new global trade deal – on green growth
The next big international trade deals should focus on green growth.
John Mathews

Dec 6, 2013

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Study debunks IPCC report, calls for more severe carbon budget
A new study by an interdisciplinary group of scientists and economists has led to calls for more severe emissions cuts, and a tighter carbon budget.
Andrew Freedman

Dec 5, 2013

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Electricity generated using solar mirrors to double in 2013
The two biggest solar thermal power plants in California that will be operating by the end of the year could power more than 200,000 homes in the Southwest.
Bobby Magill

Nov 18, 2013

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Obama administration takes action on climate ‘resilience’
Obama has issued an Executive Order establishing a new task force that will work to make U.S. communities more resilient to climate change-related impacts.
Andrew Freedman

Nov 4, 2013

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OECD says carbon markets cut emissions 17x cheaper than subsidies
As Australia prepares to axe its carbon tax, a new report from the OECD says carbon markets may be far more effective at reducing emissions.
Silvio Marcacci

Oct 10, 2013

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America’s secret, corporate-funded climate hoax curriculum
A right-wing think tank funded by top US corporates is developing an elementary school curriculum that presents climate science as a ‘major controversy.’
Brad Johnson

Feb 16, 2012

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United States of cleantech: Can the US lead the world?
Congress may be divided on climate & energy law, but recent low-carbon advances in America could have major implications for the global economy.
Tim Buckley

Feb 16, 2012

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